Version 2.0 is the second studio album by Scottish-American alternative rock band Garbage. The album was recorded primarily at Smart Studios from March 1997 to February 1998 and was released worldwide in May 1998 by Mushroom Records UK and in North America by Almo Sounds. Despite a slow start, Version 2.0 went on to equal its predecessor, becoming platinum-certified in many territories. By 2008, it had sold 1.7 million copies in the United States. Garbage embarked on an 18 month-long world tour, and released a string of hit singles backed with innovative music videos.
With the album, Garbage aimed to improve and expand on the style of their 1995 self-titled debut rather than reinvent their sound. Lead singer Shirley Manson wrote dark, introspective lyrics, which she felt complemented the songs' melodies. Version 2.0 received generally positive reviews from music critics, and was included by several publications in their year-end lists of 1998's best albums. In 1999, Version 2.0 was nominated for Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Rock Album. The album's third single "Special" was further nominated the following year for Best Rock Song and for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Garbage, except where noted.
No. Title Length
1. "Temptation Waits" 4:36
2. "I Think I'm Paranoid" 3:38
3. "When I Grow Up" 3:23
4. "Medication" 4:06
5. "Special" 3:43
6. "Hammering in My Head" 4:52
7. "Push It" 4:02
8. "The Trick Is to Keep Breathing" 4:11
9. "Dumb" 3:50
10. "Sleep Together" 4:03
11. "Wicked Ways" 3:43
12. "You Look So Fine"
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